A-pressen
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A-pressen is one of the three largest media companies in Norway
(the other two are Schibsted
and Edda Media
) and was established on May 27, 1948 with the name Norsk Arbeiderpresse (lit: Norwegian Labour Press). It got its present name in 1994. A-pressen is whole or partial owner of 50 local- and regional newspaper
with online newspapers and printing press
es, local TV channels and local radio channels, including a 50% ownership of TV2 and its own news agency
, Avisenes Nyhetsbyrå
. The corporation also owns and operates a group of printing plants under the brand name Prime Print in Russia
.
. In 1990 the company was refinanced
and transferred to a corporation
with the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions
and the Labour Party as the largest owners. When A-pressen bough part of TV2 the Labour Party chose to sell their ownership in the company, and instead the MøllerGruppen
, Finnish Sanoma and Telenor
bought part of the company and it was listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange
. In the end Sanoma sold their stocks, the company was delisted and it is now owned by the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (45.2%), Telenor (44.8%) and the Fritt Ord Foundation (10.1%).
The company has had five CEOs, Johan Ona (1948–1974), Einar Olsen
(1974–1987), Alf Hildrum
(1987–2007), Even Nordstrøm (2007–2010), and Thor Gjermund Eriksen
(2010-present).
Chairmen of the board have been Konrad Nordahl
(1948–1965), Tor Aspengren
(1965–1981), Tor Halvorsen
(1981?–1987), Leif Haraldseth
(1987–1990, acting from 1987 to 1988), Svein-Erik Oxholm (1990–1997), Jan Balstad
(1997–2002), Roar Flåthen
(2002–2005), Gerd-Liv Valla
(2005–2007), Erik Nord (2007–2010) and Jon Hippe
(2010-present).
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
(the other two are Schibsted
Schibsted
Schibsted is a Norwegian media conglomerate with operations in 20 countries, the most important being Norway and Sweden. The company has its headquarters in Oslo, Norway and is listed on Oslo Stock Exchange....
and Edda Media
Edda Media
Edda Media is a Norwegian media group that owns a number of Norwegian newspapers, television channels, radio channels and websites. The company is part of the Mecom Group and is the remaining domestic part of Orkla Media. In 2006 the newspapers in the Edda Group had 1,250,000 daily readers, a...
) and was established on May 27, 1948 with the name Norsk Arbeiderpresse (lit: Norwegian Labour Press). It got its present name in 1994. A-pressen is whole or partial owner of 50 local- and regional newspaper
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
with online newspapers and printing press
Printing press
A printing press is a device for applying pressure to an inked surface resting upon a print medium , thereby transferring the ink...
es, local TV channels and local radio channels, including a 50% ownership of TV2 and its own news agency
News agency
A news agency is an organization of journalists established to supply news reports to news organizations: newspapers, magazines, and radio and television broadcasters. Such an agency may also be referred to as a wire service, newswire or news service.-History:The oldest news agency is Agence...
, Avisenes Nyhetsbyrå
Avisenes Nyhetsbyrå
Avisenes Nyhetsbyrå is a Norwegian news agency that was established in 1912 as Socialdemokratisk Pressekontor. In 1919 this was changed to Arbeidernes Pressekontor and in 1984 it was changed again to A-pressens Oslo-redaksjon...
. The corporation also owns and operates a group of printing plants under the brand name Prime Print in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
.
History
The company was originally created to finance the Norwegian labour newspapers owned by the labour unions and Labour PartyNorwegian Labour Party
The Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
. In 1990 the company was refinanced
Refinancing
Refinancing may refer to the replacement of an existing debt obligation with a debt obligation under different terms. The terms and conditions of refinancing may vary widely by country, province, or state, based on several economic factors such as, inherent risk, projected risk, political...
and transferred to a corporation
Corporation
A corporation is created under the laws of a state as a separate legal entity that has privileges and liabilities that are distinct from those of its members. There are many different forms of corporations, most of which are used to conduct business. Early corporations were established by charter...
with the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions
Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions
The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions is a national trade union center, decidedly the largest and probably the most influential umbrella organization of labour unions in Norway. The 21 national unions affiliated to the LO have more than 850,000 members of a Norwegian population of 4.8 million...
and the Labour Party as the largest owners. When A-pressen bough part of TV2 the Labour Party chose to sell their ownership in the company, and instead the MøllerGruppen
MøllerGruppen
Møllergruppen is a company within car import, sale, repair, financial leasing, real estate development and other investments. It is the largest importer of vehicles in Norway, with responsibility for the Volkswagen Group vehicles, including Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda and the repair of SEAT. In...
, Finnish Sanoma and Telenor
Telenor
Telenor Group is the incumbent telecommunications company in Norway, with headquarters located at Fornebu, close to Oslo. Today, Telenor Group is mostly an international wireless carrier with operations in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and Asia, working predominantly under the Telenor brand...
bought part of the company and it was listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange
Oslo Stock Exchange
The Oslo Stock Exchange serves as the main market for trading in the shares of Norwegian companies. It opens at 9:00am and closes 5:30pm local time...
. In the end Sanoma sold their stocks, the company was delisted and it is now owned by the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (45.2%), Telenor (44.8%) and the Fritt Ord Foundation (10.1%).
The company has had five CEOs, Johan Ona (1948–1974), Einar Olsen
Einar Olsen (editor)
Einar Olsen is a Norwegian newspaper editor.He was born in Kragerø. He was a journalist in the Norwegian News Agency from 1957 to 1960 and in the Labour Movement Press Office from 1960 to 1965. He then became editor-in-chief in Rogalands Avis from 1965 to 1970, Vestfold Arbeiderblad from 1971 to...
(1974–1987), Alf Hildrum
Alf Hildrum
Alf Ivar Hildrum is a Norwegian media executive and politician for the Labour Party.He was born in Overhalla. A siv.øk. by education, he worked as an information secretary in the Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Shipping from 1977 to 1978...
(1987–2007), Even Nordstrøm (2007–2010), and Thor Gjermund Eriksen
Thor Gjermund Eriksen
Thor Gjermund Eriksen is a Norwegian journalist and editor.Born in Oslo, he was hired as a journalist in Dagbladet in 1995, and later became chief editor from 2003 to 2006. After leaving, he was hired in A-pressen. He is also chairman of the board of Nettavisen and a board member in TV 2.He has...
(2010-present).
Chairmen of the board have been Konrad Nordahl
Konrad Nordahl
Konrad Mathias Nordahl was a Norwegian trade unionist and politician for the Labour Party. He was the leader of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions from 1939 to 1965, and an MP from 1958 to 1965.-Early life:...
(1948–1965), Tor Aspengren
Tor Aspengren
Ivar Tor Aspengren was a Norwegian laborer, trade unionist and politician for the Labour Party. He led the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions from 1969 to 1977....
(1965–1981), Tor Halvorsen
Tor Halvorsen
Tor Halvorsen was a Norwegian trade unionist and politician for the Labour Party.He was born in Skien. He started his working career in a shoe factory in 1946. In 1952 he was hired as a plumber in Porsgrunn. He then head the trade union of Norsk Hydro at Herøya from 1961 to 1968...
(1981?–1987), Leif Haraldseth
Leif Haraldseth
Leif Haraldseth is a Norwegian trade unionist and politician for the Labour Party.He served as secretary and then vice chairman of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions in the periods 1969–1977 and 1977–1987 respectively, both times replacing Odd Højdahl...
(1987–1990, acting from 1987 to 1988), Svein-Erik Oxholm (1990–1997), Jan Balstad
Jan Balstad
Jan Balstad is a Norwegian labour leader for the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions, and a politician for the Labour Party. He was Minister of trade and shipping affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1988–1989....
(1997–2002), Roar Flåthen
Roar Flåthen
Roar Flåthen is a Norwegian trade unionist and politician for the for the Norwegian Labour Party.He is the current leader of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions...
(2002–2005), Gerd-Liv Valla
Gerd-Liv Valla
Gerd-Liv Valla was the leader of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions . She took over in 2001 and resigned in 2007. In 1997 she was the Norwegian Minister of Justice....
(2005–2007), Erik Nord (2007–2010) and Jon Hippe
Jon Hippe
Jon Mathias Hippe is a Norwegian researcher, politician and presenter. He received national media attention when he was made General Manager of the Fafo foundation. He continues to hold that position, however, in 2010 he was elected leader of A-pressen...
(2010-present).
Newspapers
- Akershus AmtstidendeAkershus AmtstidendeAkershus Amtstidende, "Amta" is a local newspaper published in Drøbak, Norway. It covers the western Follo district, with its stronghold in Frogn and Nesodden.It was established in 1874 under the name Follo Tidende, and got its current name in 1884....
- Arbeidets RettArbeidets RettArbeidets Rett is a local newspaper published in Røros, Norway. It was first published as Mauren on 16 January 1907, but has been published under the current name since 4 January 1912. The newspaper is owned by A-Pressen, and had a circulation of 8441 in 2007....
- Aura AvisAura AvisAura Avis is a Norwegian newspaper, based in Sunndalsøra. It was established in 1947 by Erling Innvik. Innvik edited the newspaper from 1947 to 1954, when he became editor of the Iowa based Decorah-posten. Aura Avis was then bought by the agency Norsk Arbeiderpresse. Einar Sæter was editor-in-chief...
- Aust Agder BladAust Agder BladAust Agder Blad is a Norwegian newspaper, published in Risør, Norway, and owned by A-pressen. As of 2010 the editor-in-chief is Rolf Røisland...
- Avisa NordlandAvisa NordlandAvisa Nordland is a newspaper published in Bodø, Norway. It was established through a controversial merger of the two competing newspapers Nordlandsposten and Nordlands Framtid. In 2006, it had a circulation of about 24700 copies....
- BergensavisenBergensavisenBergensavisen , usually shortened to BA, is the second largest newspaper in Bergen, Norway. It is published in tabloid format. The newspaper webpage ba.no is Bergen's largest local newspaper webpage....
- BygdepostenBygdepostenBygdeposten is a Norwegian newspaper established in 1954, published in Vikersund, Norway, and owned by A-pressen. Its first editor was Jørgen Bergo. The newspaper covers the municipalities of Modum, Sigdal, Krødsherad and Øvre Eiker....
- DemokratenDemokratenDemokraten is a local newspaper in Fredrikstad, Norway. Second in its city behind Fredriksstad Blad, it is published three days a week. The chief editor is Tomm Pentz Pedersen ....
- Eiker Bladet
- Enebakk Avis
- FinnmarkenFinnmarken (newspaper)Finnmarken is a local newspaper published in Vadsø, Norway. It covers eastern Finnmark. It was established in 1899 by Adam Egede-Nissen and others....
- Finnmark DagbladFinnmark DagbladFinnmark Dagblad is a Norwegian daily newspaper, published in Hammerfest, Norway.The newspaper was founded in 1913 as Vestfinmarkens Socialdemokrat. It changed its name to Vestfinnmark Arbeiderblad in 1923. From 1940 the newspaper was taken over by Nasjonal Samling, and it was renamed first to...
- FinnmarkspostenFinnmarkspostenFinnmarksposten is a local newspaper published in Honningsvåg, Norway. It was established in 1866.It has a circulation of 1235, of whom 726 are subscribers....
- FirdaFirdaFirda is a Norwegian daily newspaper, published in Førde, Norway. The newspaper was founded in 1917 by Kristian Ulltang, who also was its first editor. Firda is the largest newspaper in Sogn og Fjordane. Editor-in-chief is Jan Atle Stang....
- FirdapostenFirdapostenFirdaposten is a local newspaper published in Flora, Norway. It also covers the municipality of Bremanger. The newspaper is owned by A-Pressen, and had a circulation of 5481 in 2007....
- FremoverFremoverFremover is a regional newspaper published in Narvik, Norway. It has been published for more than 100 years, having been founded on May 27, 1903....
- Glåmdalen
- HadelandHadeland (newspaper)Hadeland is a daily, regional newspaper published in Grua, Norway. With a circulation of 7,481, it covers the region of Hadeland, including the municipalities of Gran, Lunner and Jevnaker. The newspaper is owned by A-Pressen....
- Halden ArbeiderbladHalden ArbeiderbladHalden Arbeiderblad is a local newspaper in Halden, Norway.It was established in 1929 as a Labour Party newspaper, but has later become non-partisan...
- Halden DagbladHalden DagbladHalden Dagblad was a free newspaper published in Halden, Norway.It was owned 100% by A-pressen. It was established with the purpose of competing with Halden Arbeiderblad in the advertising market.It was closed in 2009....
- Hamar ArbeiderbladHamar ArbeiderbladHamar Arbeiderblad is a local newspaper published in Hamar, Norway. It is part of the media company Hamar Media. The newspaper was first published on 30 March 1925, in 1,200 copies. It was the local branches of the Labour Party that took the initiative to start up the publication. It is no longer a...
- Hardanger Folkeblad
- Helgeland ArbeiderbladHelgeland ArbeiderbladHelgeland Arbeiderblad is a daily, regional newspaper published in Mosjøen, with additional offices in Sandnessjøen and Brønnøysund. In 2008, it had a circulation of 8,842....
- Indre Akershus BladIndre Akershus BladIndre Akershus Blad is a local newspaper published in Bjørkelangen, Norway.It was established in 1908 as Indre Akershus, and was politically independent. The current name was taken in 1928. Since 1945 it is published thrice a week....
- JarlsbergJarlsberg AvisJarlsberg Avis is a local newspaper published in Holmestrand, Norway. It was established in 1843.It has a circulation of 3647, of whom 3499 are subscribers.Jarlsberg Avis is owned by Østlands-Posten, which in turn is owned 100% by A-pressen....
- KvinnheringenKvinnheringenKvinnheringen is the local newspaper for the county of Kvinnherad in Western Norway. It was founded and first released in 1973, and today has a circulation of approx. 5000. It is released on a tri-weekly basis, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. In addition to its hard copy circulation, the...
- LofotpostenLofotpostenLofotposten is a newspaper published in Lofoten, with its headquarters located in Svolvær....
- Lofot-Tidende
- Malvik Bladet
- Min ÁigiMin ÁigiMin Áigi is a Northern Sámi language newspaper which is published in Kárášjohka in Norway twice a week. Min Áigi is a continuation of the Sámi newspaper Sámi Áigi, which went bankrupt in 1989. The first issue of Min Áigi was published on 22 May 1993...
- Moss DagbladMoss DagbladMoss Dagblad was a local newspaper in Moss, Norway and was second largest in the city behind Moss Avis, it was published three days a week where the chief editor was Morten Øby....
- NamdalsavisaNamdalsavisaNamdalsavisa is a daily, local newspaper serving the district of Namdal, Norway. Published in Namsos, circulation is 12,898 The newspaper is owned by A-pressen, and was known as Namdal Arbeiderblad until the mid-1990s....
- NordlysNordlysNordlys is a Norwegian newspaper published in Tromsø, covering the region of Troms, and the largest newspaper in Northern Norway. Chief editor is Anders Opdahl. Nordlys was founded in 1902 by Alfred Eriksen, who also was its first editor-in-chief. Among the later editors are Ivan Kristoffersen, who...
- Opdalingen
- Oppland ArbeiderbladOppland ArbeiderbladOppland Arbeiderblad or OA is a newspaper in Norway, with its headquarters located in Gjøvik....
- Porsgrunns DagbladPorsgrunns DagbladPorsgrunns Dagblad is a Norwegian newspaper, published in Porsgrunn in Telemark county.Porsgrunds Dagblad was started on 1 December 1914, and later modernized its name. The first editor Daniel H. Grini was an experienced press worker, and came from Varden in the neighboring city. He made Porsgrunds...
- Rakkestad AvisRakkestad AvisRakkestad Avis is a local newspaper published in Rakkestad, Norway. It was published as Østfold Bygdeblad in Mysen from 1941 to 1986....
- Rana BladRana BladRana Blad is a daily, regional newspaper published in Mo i Rana, Norway. With a circulation of 10,595, it covers Northern Helgeland. The newspaper is owned by A-Pressen....
- Ringerikes BladRingerikes BladRingerikes Blad is a local newspaper published in Hønefoss, Norway. It covers Ringerike, Hole and Jevnaker. It was established in 1845.It has a circulation of 12684, of whom 12227 are subscribers....
- Rjukan Arbeiderblad
- Rogalands AvisRogalands AvisRogalands Avis is a local newspaper published in Stavanger, Norway. It covers Stavanger and the rest of southern Rogaland. It was established in 1899....
- Romerikes BladRomerikes BladRomerikes Blad is a local newspaper published in Skedsmo, Norway. It covers the Romerike district.It was established by Martin Julius Halvorsen in 1902 in Jessheim under the name Akershusingen, and was affiliated with the Norwegian Labour Party. The name Romerikes Blad was taken in 1905.Between...
- Sarpsborg ArbeiderbladSarpsborg ArbeiderbladSarpsborg Arbeiderblad is a local newspaper in Sarpsborg, Norway. It is published six days a week. The chief editor is Eirik Moe.It was established in 1929, after the demise of Østfold Arbeiderblad, and was affiliated with the Labour Party. However, the newspaper ultimately became non-partisan...
- Smaalenenes AvisSmaalenenes AvisSmaalenenes Avis is a local newspaper published in Askim, Norway. It covers Indre Østfold.It was established in Mysen in 1899 under the name Indre Smaalenenes Avis, and covered the municipalities of Eidsberg, Trøgstad and Marker. A trial issue came on 22 December 1899, followed by the first...
- Stjørdalens BladStjørdalens BladStjørdalens Blad is a local newspaper published in Stjørdal, Norway. It covers Stjørdal and Meråker. It was established in 1892.It has a circulation of 7634, of whom 7023 are subscribers....
- TelemarksavisaTelemarksavisaTelemarksavisa is a Norwegian newspaper, published in Skien in Telemark county.Telemark Arbeiderblad was started on 1 October 1921 as a reaction to the perceived moderate stance of Skien's labour newspaper Bratsberg Demokraten. However, Telemark Arbeiderblad was not published out of Telemark, but...
- Tidens KravTidens KravTidens Krav ' is a local newspaper published in Kristiansund, Norway. It was founded in 1906, is published Monday through Saturday, and reports news from Nordmøre.-Circulation:...
- TvedestrandspostenTvedestrandspostenTvedestrandsposten is a local newspaper published in Tvedestrand, Norway. It was established in 1872 by Arne Garborg.It has a circulation of 3522, of whom 3383 are subscribers....
- Østlands-PostenØstlands-PostenØstlands-Posten is a local newspaper published in Larvik, Norway. It covers Larvik and Lardal. It was established in 1881.It has a circulation of 14284, of whom 13888 are subscribers....
- Øyene